The 2015 Vanquish is not only the choice of some of the best triathletes in the world but also some of the most experienced regardless of swim ability.

Top Features of the Zone3 Vanquish Wetsuit

The Design:

The suit is designed to make sure the shoulder, arms, upper back and lats are absolutely as flexible as possible and then combining this with some of the World's most buoyant materials around the quads, hips and glutes. This is how it's been achieved:

2.Extending the area using high stretch fabric maximises your propulsion

3. Sensory Catch Panel: Aeroforce fabric on the forearms gives an improved feeling and catch in the water. A double layer of high performance, water repellent Lycra fabric is used in the Vanquish.

4. 3mm chest panel is used to further increase flexibility and allow maximum chest expansion, with a 5mm buoyancy panel built in.

5. The hip and core areas are made up from a combination of three different materials, each with a thickness of 5mm which is the maximum allowed under ITU rules. These panels are:

5i: NBR construction side panels designed to work in unison with the buoyancy panel in the chest - commonly used in life jackets.

5ii: Aerodome materials used on the front legs from the hips to the knees to help support the core leg muscles. With air bubbles built between the fabric layers.

39 cell SCS neoprene used on the glutes, again with a 5mm thickness

Other Features

Pro Speed CuffsTM on the arms and the legs for rapid removal after the swim to ensure the quickest transitions, saving you vital time on any course.

V-shape neck design with built in moulding which keeps the suit in position at the sides but allows a lower and more comfortable ‘T-shirt’ fit on the front keeping the suit away from the adams-apple.

Upwards breakaway zip design for even quicker transitions and protection from having your zip pulled down during a race.

Stylish graphite neoprene on the arms and gold and gunmetal tones for an exclusive look.

Product Data

Intended Use:

Advanced

Wetsuit Type:

Full Sleeve

Loved by Athletes

The Vanquish is not only the choice of the elite athletes but also some of the most experienced regardless of swim ability. Ironman distance athletes love the suit for its extreme comfort and flexibility around the shoulders and Sprint/Olympic distance athletes for its speed and mega-buoyancy. Since it's original design in 2009 it's just got better and better.

Zone3 and the Vanquish Design

Below Zone3 have written a details description of the design features which make the Vanquish so highly rated. If you don't have the time, you could always watch the video!

Design points:

1.The suit is designed to make sure the shoulder, arms, upper back and lats are absolutely as flexible as possible and then combining this with some of the World's most buoyant materials around the quads, hips and glutes. This is how it's been achieved:

Increased Distance Per Stroke

2. An ultra thin one-piece shoulder panel stretching all the way from the left hand to the right hand side with no seams in between. As soon as you put this suit on you can feel the difference. Maximum flexibility meaning you can increase your distance per stroke, conserve energy and minimize the risk of shoulder injuries. This panel is only 1.5mm thick and made with Yamamoto's premium #40 SCS. Ref# 1

Maximun Propulsion

3. Extending the area of this same high stretch fabric across the shoulder blades and from under the arm down to the hip. This really helps to maximise the propulsion you can achieve with each stroke and ensures a fluid roll with each arm pull. Ref# 2

Natural Swim feel

4.Sensory Catch Panel: Aeroforce fabric is used on the forearms to give an improved feeling and catch in the water. Rather than a traditional rubber fabric, the Vanquish uses a double layer of high performance, water repellent Lycra fabric. This firstly reduces arm fatigue as there is not as much buoyancy resistance during the catch phases of the stroke but also allows the swimmer to improve their efficiency in the water. No water can enter the suit but you will feel the coldness of the water on the forearm panel which helps to align your hand and forearm during the stroke to give more propulsion and also a more natural feeling swim. Ref#3

Maximum Chest Expansion

5. A 3mm chest panel is used to further increase flexibility and allow maximum chest expansion, however a 5mm buoyancy panel is built into this area using an innovative sandwich construction. This helps to improve course sighting during the swim and acts as a roll-bar to help promote the essential torso rotation between each stroke. Ref #4

5mm - Hips and Core Areas

6. The hip and core areas are made up from a combination of three different materials, each with a thickness of 5mm which is the maximum allowed under ITU rules. These panels are:

- NBR construction side panels designed to work in unison with the buoyancy panel in the chest. NBR is a super buoyant material which is commonly used in life jackets. This material is sandwiched between two layers of neoprene to ensure maximum lift in the water. Ref #5

- Aerodome materials used on the front legs from the hips to the knees to help support the core leg muscles. This material is designed with air bubbles built between the fabric layers producing up to 30% more buoyancy than conventional neoprene. Ref #6

- 39 cell SCS neoprene used on the glutes, again with a 5mm thickness. Ref #7

220 Triathlon

In 2014 the Vanquish was rated against 14 other wetsuit brands in the 220 Triathlon magazine group test. It came out with not only the highest rating of 92% but also gained the BEST ON TEST award which is one of the most prestigious awards that can be won. Triathletes all over the world have backed this up with fantastic feedback.

About Wetsuits

Modern triathlon wetsuits were invented by Dan Empfield in 1987 and are customized to the needs of triathletes, they generally incorporate the following key features which differentiates them from a normal wetsuit.
1, Thinner and/or more pliable rubber near the shoulders.
2, Long zippers to facilitate quick removal during transition.
In addition, tri wetsuits have a very smooth, but often fragile, surface. This slick surface helps to reduce water friction and allows a faster swim. Another advantage of a tri wetsuit is the added buoyancy that the wetsuit provides, this can provide triathletes with a considerable speed and energy saving advantage over swimming without a suit.

About the Zone3 brand

Zone3 is a British brand specialising in Triathlon training and racing products. It was developed by elite athletes at Loughborough University, one of the leading sports Universities in Europe.

The product has always come first for Zone3. Nothing is more important than making sure that each product is as good as it can be. Zone3 don’t only use sports technology and lab testing but, more importantly, also listening to customers and use their feedback to further improve the range. This has resulted in some of the best product reviews in industry magazines, as well as being the chosen brand of a number of the world’s best triathletes.

If you fall between sizes on the guide go up a size. The most important measurement is your weight.

Height

Weight

Chest

cm

ft

kg

cm

inches

Small

163 - 173cm

5′ 4″ - 5′ 8″

55 - 65kg

79 - 91cm

31″ - 36″

Tall

175 - 191cm

5′ 9″ - 6′ 3″

64 - 72kg

89 - 97cm

35″ - 38″

Small/Medium

170 - 178cm

5′ 7″ - 5′ 10″

62 - 70kg

89 - 97cm

35″ - 38″

Medium

173 - 183cm

5′ 8″ - 6′ 0″

68 - 74kg

97 - 102cm

38″ - 40″

Tall

175 - 191cm

5′ 9″ - 6′ 3″

68 - 78kg

97 - 102cm

38″ - 40″

Medium/Large

173 - 188cm

5′ 8″ - 6′ 2″

75 - 82kg

102 - 107cm

40″ - 42″

Large

178 - 191cm

5′ 10″ - 6′ 3″

82 - 92kg

107 - 112cm

42″ - 44″

Extra Large

183 - 196cm

6′ 0″ - 6′ 5″

92 - 100kg

112 - 122cm

44″ - 48″

Extra Extra Large

183 - 196cm

6′ 0″ - 6′ 5″

97 - 115kg

117 - 127cm

46″ - 50″

Delivery Information

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International Delivery

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Magazine reviews for Zone3 Vanquish Wetsuit

Review from
220 Triathlon

Although Brit triathlete-run Zone3 do offer one higher prices suit (the Victory D), the Vanquish is definitely aimed at the high-performance end of the triathlon market. It combines multiple panels of varying thickness and different materials to blend a good combination of flexibility, buoyancy and warmth where they're needed most. The result is a very comfortable suit that was probable the most supple feeling of all those tested. On the inner forearms, a genuinely helpful feature is the use of small Lycra panels to increase feel for the water during the catch phase of the stroke. For more competent swimmers, this should be a real benefit. Thin, low-friction 'Speed-Cuffs' on the ankles and wrists make it very easy to strip the suit off in T1 and the reverse zipper works well once you get your head around pulling up to undo.

In conclusion...

Rating: 9.2/10

Review from
Outdoor Fitness

The Vanquish is in the test to represent the upper end of the market, and while there are more expensive suits out there, in our experience there are few that match the Vanquish's lightening fast transition speed, well balanced buoyancy and ultra-flexible shoulder panels.

As you'd imagine it's a joy to swim in, feeling fast and comfortable. It was marginally quicker than the other suits over 400m, but the key factor was the stroke length it allowed. Compared to the excellent 2XU T2, the Vanquish encouraged more of a stretch after hand entry because there was so little resistance at maximum extension. This was probably down to the clever way the Vanquish is cut: it uses a single panel across the shoulders, with no seams to hinder the neoprene stretching. My strokes per 100m dropped from 52 in the 2XU to 50 in the Vanquish, but the greatest advantage for triathletes could be in the transition. Besides making you usefully recognisable to spectating friends, the red cuffs and ankle patches are so slippy that the suit can literally be ripped off. Combined with the upwards opening zip, it makes for the fastest transition of any suit we've tried.

In conclusion...

Verdict: A superb suit. Significant gains available to competitive triathletes and swimmers. If you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. 9/10

Rating: 9/10

Review from
Triathlon Plus

The Vanquish is Zone3's top-end suit but is comparable price wise to most other companies' mid-level wetsuits. That's where the comparisons end however as this is a stonkingly good wetsuit regardless of price. The neoprene feels exceptionally supple making it astoundingly comfy while the one-piece shoulder construction means you'd be hard pressed to find a more flexible suit in the shoulders. The grooved chest – designed to prop up the legs by directing water below them – is, like the thighs, also made from aerodome neoprene constructed with air bubbles, which provided fantastic buoyancy while the reverse zip makes getting out of this suit even easier than the Aspire. The suit will no doubt be doing battle with HUUB's Aerious, but the Vanquish has the edge in terms of buoyancy for less-natural swimmers while maintaining excellent flexibility. The only thing stopping this from reaching a perfect score is that it's a hard sell considering just how amazing the Aspire is.

In conclusion...

Verdict Not just and incredible suit for the money, but one of the best we've ever tested!

Performance 5/5Value 5/5Overall 4/5

Rating: 4/5

Zone3 Zone3 Vanquish Wetsuit
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Nice suit but a bugger to do up
This suit really lets you use your arms in the swim and at the same time gives you the right amount of leg float. main issue comes when doing it up I have worn mine quite a few times and with the downward pulling Zip I need someone to fasten it first. Nice suit though.
03 September 2015

Brilliant
great wetsuit and very very very easy to get off in T1. Love it
15 August 2015

Excellent suit, feels like swimming in trunks!
I have swam in many wetsuits and the shoulder movement available in this suit is like no other, it feels like I'm not wearing anything. The buoyancy levels are great and help keep my body in the correct position. It feels comfortable all over with no need for lube or vaseline. This is my 2nd season in it and it is holding up well! The only thing I'm not sure on is the 'cool spot' panels but that is a minor thing in a great suit.
22 July 2015

nice suit
this suit was to replace an orca S4. its more comfy around the neck and doesn't make you feel like you're being strangled. buoyancy is better as its distributed well, thin neoprene on the shoulders helps with movement.
I think it was a good purchase and would recommend it for intermediate triathletes. everyone seems to have one now so that must say something!
20 July 2015

Product Q & A

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I am 173cm tall, 102cm chest and weigh 76kg. I went to a tri shop and they only had 2013 model in stock in a medium large. He told me that the size I needed after trying the medium large was a medium medium. What do you think?

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Answer:

ML will be too long in the arms . I got MM and am 176 cm and 70kg and am only just long enough. Think MM would be correct size. Great wetsuit and cant recommend it enough after having a speedo. Wont ever change back .

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The Vanquish is constructed from premium Yamamoto neoprene for extreme comfort and flexibility.

The shoulder panels are constructed in 40 cell neoprene and are 1.5mm stretching from wrist to wrist with 2mm 40 cell neoprene under the arms and around the Lat muscles on the back.

The chest panel and the core panel from the lower abs to below the knees are contructed in 5mm 39 cell neoprene on the back and NBR aerodome for enhanced buoyancy on the front.

A lot of testing and technical design has gone in to the creation of the 2014 Vanquish along with the best materials available. Swimming in this suit you will notice the unbeatable flexibility, buoyancy and speed that it generates

I'm 83 - 86 kg depending on training phase, 187cm in height , have a 99 cm chest and a 32 cm waist. I have heavy legs! I've tried on a friends size Large vanquish and it seemed to fit great but I noticed water coming in at my lower back when swimming so now I'm second quessing whether or not Large is the right size for me. Any suggestions or similar experiences?